This is a neat place for well made food at a reasonable cost. Bonus, if you are a person that…read moreenjoys looking at boats & being along the water's edge, this is a lovely place in Cowichan Bay to enjoy a meal with a view. Truthfully, I go for their crepes, but my friends are always bey happy with their other menu choices too. The staff is friendly and we never feel rush to eat & leave. This isn't a place you need to really dress up to feel you fit in. However, you also could if the mood suits you & still not feel out of place. Truly, I am happy that they even have tables on the main level that accommodate those with mobility aids. However, that being said, I am struggling to recall if there would be a easy enough way for a wheelchair or even a walker to make it to the main door. I'll have to remember to focus on that long enough before my next crepe eating bliss hits. As Cowichan Bay is a popular area to stop for meals, do plan to go in advance for parking. As even if there are a few spots for the restaurant, there isn't enough space to accommodate the full restaurant. If you are able to find a spot at the restaurant or are double parking at the restaurant (which is apparently allowed), it is good to let the server know what vehicle is yours. Beyond more than mention "I've parked my vehicle here", so a server can notify you if people need to be let out of the space if they're leaving before you're done. If you don''re not lucky enough to grab a parking spot right at the restaurant, you might have to go far up the road (sometimes almost to the hotel) or down the road (towards the parking area by the pubic washrooms) to reach any parking options. Definitely try it out if you are looking fit an option in Cowichan Bay. I know I'm looking forward to many more future happy crepe eating moments here with friends.

Had a great evening and will be returning for sure. The ocean views are amazing and the food and…read moreservice 10/10!

As always.. Great service with a smile. Excellent Seafood…read moreChowder. Never been disappointed with menu choices!

1st time trying poutine Fish & chips were excellent and cole slaw tasted fresh. Lovely atmosphereread more

We had a nice lunch here yesterday. This place is located in a hotel and overlooks the harbor…read more Lovely views that included boats and a bald eagle on the dock. The service was ok, not stellar, but certainly adequate. The food was pretty good. My husband had the fish tacos and loved them. I had the Katsu Chicken Bowl. The Bowl wasn't as good as the tacos. It was badly under seasoned. The chicken was quite dry and overcooked too. All in all it was quite bland. I wouldn't order this again. Our friends had the Miso Salmon and the Bison Spaghettini. Both of them enjoyed their food. If I return to Cowichan Bay I'd consider going again but skipping the Katsu Bowl.

After reading several negative reviews about the service at The Cook & Butcher, I wasn't sure what…read moreto expect--but I'm so glad I gave it a chance. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the hostess, who was incredibly friendly and accommodating. I didn't have a reservation, but she still found a table for me without any issue. My waitress was absolutely amazing--attentive, welcoming, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. I ordered the clam chowder, the steak, and a cocktail called the Guava Fizz. Every bite (and sip!) was delicious. I'm honestly surprised by the poor service reviews, because my experience was fantastic from start to finish. If you've been hesitant to try this place because of what you've read, don't be--I had nothing but great service and great food. I'll definitely be back! The views are also amazing!

Looking for great seafood, family friendly space, with ocean glimpses and mountain views? In the…read moreheart of delectable Cowichan Bay Village? Look no farther. Good prices, fresh fish (my poached salmon was delicious...add special rice and a fresh salad with amazing veggies in it), and a fun atmosphere that is child welcoming. Generous portions...don't have an appy first, if you're a small eater! Fresh and good...can't beat that! Time to stroll the appealing old style village, wander down some docks...you'll be back!

Excellent! Enjoyed the food, the ambience and the service. Mark was a very attentive waiter and the…read morebus girls were spot on when we required anything. Will visit again for sure.

Unfrotunately the whole experience was disappointg, but the food was good. Not good enough to go…read moreback. Service was slow and lacked quality and experience. We reserved to be sat outside, they sat us in the sun and did not offer an umbrella or any other option. I guess the good thing about slow service was that eventually the sun moved and we were shaded. We will not be back, which is too bad because we live in the Bay.

A nice coastal pub on Salt Spring with beautiful views and solid pub food menu. The duck wings were…read morepretty tasty and unique and fish and chips had a great batter. We got seated outside which had nice views. Decent size beer list and we found our server was attentive. Food came quickly. 5/5 for pub food. If you're looking for something upscale in terms of dining, then this would not be a 5/5 for food of that standard but we enjoyed ourselves.

This is a hard review. My wife had the wings and they were excellent. I had the pulled pork, the…read moreworst pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. They fill it with coleslaw. Not coleslaw on the side. So the hot pulled pork was smothered by cold messy coleslaw. Scraped it off and found very little pork. The French fries were very good and hot.

Saw this restaurant on a TikTok must try when visiting Cape Flattery. Did not disappoint. We got…read morepopcorn shrimp and fries and lotus drinks. Prices were reasonable. Great service and great location with inside seating as well as outside with great views

Tasty food! It's just crab, cod, halibut, salmon, or clams fried up with some chips on the side…read more Also soup of the day and clam chowder. Very picturesque scenery too. I would've loved it if they had some kind of greens though (even a baked potato), or non-fried things on the menu though.

My wife and I were a little apprehensive about trying this restaurant, as there were no reviews on…read moreYelp, and those on Google were less-than-enthusiastic, although looking more in depth, it seems that the negative reviews were all several years old, and things seemingly had improved significantly in recent years. And while there are no shortage of seafood restaurants serving fresh crab on the Steveston waterfront, we wanted to give The Crab King a fair shake. I'm so glad that we did! My wife ordered a King Crab for herself which, after tearing it literally limb-from-limb, eventually declared it to be tied for her favorite boiled crab dish anywhere! High praise coming from such a consummate crustacean connoisseur! For myself and our son, an order of fish and chips, and the grilled chicken sandwich rounded out our order, both of which were crispy, tasty and delicious. Regarding the fish and chips, they appeared to be tempura-battered, and I'm still not 100% sure what type of fish it was. It may have been cod, but it seemed more like catfish, but either way, it was tender, juicy, flaky and delicious. No complaints here! More than anything, though, the employees here went out of their way to make our experience enjoyable. Our toddler son, who is normally extremely well-behaved in restaurants, was having a bit of a fuss here and there. Without prompting, the servers brought us a little radio to play music for him, as well as a couple of toys to play with, one of them being a wind-up truck that they gave to him to take home! He loved it there, and still plays with it at home! They even played peek-a-boo with him from behind the counter, soliciting laughs and giggles, for the better part of 15 minutes! That sort of customer service is nearly impossible to find, and should be praised and cherished wherever it is found! Whatever the past may have held for this restaurant, the Crab King is an entirely new animal now, serving up fresh seafood by uncommonly wonderful employees, in a fantastic floating location. They even offer to cook spot prawns and other seafood purchased from the boats docked at the nearby waterfront marketplace, for a modest fee. With all these things going for it, there's no doubt who wears the crown of Crab King in Steveston Harbor!

We ordered seafood salad, clam chowder and lobster roll... all the dishes were well prepared and…read moreprices were reasonable. Service is fair not fancy and the ambiance is adequate could improvement through a new renovation.

I normally don't put 5 stars but this spot got it. I grade on a platform of:GoodService,Good…read moreAtmosphere,Good Food. If all three are met they hit my 5+ page list. Sat at the bar seating. Quick service and recommendations follow. Busy on a Tuesday 5:30-7:30+. Make reservations if you more than 1 person unless bar seats are ok. Drinks:Mac & Jacks Amber Ale X2 Food: Fresh Oysters,Smokes Salmon Soup,Dungarees Crab Stuffed Halibut(GreenChileMashPotato), crème Brûlée(special) Bartender James was awesome and can see the passion he has in his work.

Was in town for a bday trip and ended up with what I hope was an unlucky experience…read more Service was not good. Our server couldn't or didn't know how to open our wine bottle. Got some oysters which ended up coming with some bizarre sweet dipping sauce?? I've never seen it before. Asked the server if we could get some vinegar or like a cocktail sauce and was given horseradish. Got some fish and steak for our entrees which upon arrival/ my fish dish's sauce got sloshed all over my boyfriend's lap and table which the server was somehow not aware of. Fish was alright and the steak was very overcooked. Honestly nothing against the server, they were very kind. Just either wasn't their day, they felt overwhelmed, or they were knew. When it comes to food/ the menu a something needs to step up.

Food, service, value all very good. Small-ish, Mesa Familiar can be a little loud when it's full…read more Good portions. Have not eaten outside on the fenced-in area in a summer day, but would look forward to that. Super-convenient to The Belfry and Theatre Inconnu, both. Reservations are easy, especially if you're a little prior to the theatre rush. Would not hesitate to return, especially before a show.

Service was really good but the food was not what I call "authentic ". Chips were from a bagread more